[NMR] Postdoc position on SSNMR at the University of Lille, France #DNPNMR

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[NMR] Postdoc position on SSNMR at the University of Lille, France #DNPNMR



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Project title: Development of high-field (DNP)-NMR methods to detect quadrupolar nuclei on catalytic surfaces


A two-year postdoc position in solid-state NMR spectroscopy of advanced materials is available at the University of Lille, Lille, France. It will start preferably in December 2017.


Project description: The development of improved heterogeneous catalysts can be undertaken in a rational way by a better
understanding of their structures. Solid-state NMR spectroscopy is very well suited to the study of heterogeneous catalysts because it can give information on the local structure. However, the lack of sensitivity and resolution poses limit for the characterization of surface sites, notably when they are occupied by quadrupolar nuclei (11B, 17O, 27Al, 67Zn, 95Mo...) exhibiting NMR signal broaden by large quadrupolar interaction. This project aims at developing and applying novel solid-state high-field (DNP)NMR methods to probe the local environment of quadrupolar nuclei. It will provide unique insights into the structure of the catalytic surfaces, which will be useful to improve their performances.


Host and research infrastructure: Lille is a vibrant and handsome city, imbued with a rich history, located in the center of northwestern Europe (only 30 min by high-speed trains from Brussels, 1h from Paris and 1h30 from London). Lille is one of France’s top student cities and the university of Lille is a leading center for magnetic resonance. Lille NMR facility includes 800 and 900 MHz NMR spectrometers and has been selected to host the first 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer to be installed in France. Our research group is internationally known for the development of solid-state NMR methods, notably for quadrupolar nuclei, and the characterization of heterogeneous catalysts. We have an expertise in high-field solid-state NMR spectroscopy and were among the pioneers of high-field DNP-NMR of hybrid and inorganic materials.


The person: We seek application from candidates with experience in the development of solid-state NMR methods and/or the NMR characterization of inorganic materials and catalysts. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work in an exciting environment with national and international collaborations.


Contact: Applications and informal queries about the lab and research projects should be directed by
email to olivier.lafon@univ-lille1.fr


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